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Remembrance Cup: remembering the Coogee Dolphins

Expert
16th October, 2012
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We will never forget the attacks in New York on 9/11 in 2001. As Australians, we never really knew how bad something like this could hurt.

But less then a year later, it all got a little too close to home.

In 2002, six Coogee Dolphins players were killed in the Bali Bombings. Amongst the others killed and seriously injured, six young Australian men were taken away from their friends and family forever.

When you put footy in perspective, it’s just a game. But the wonderful sport we call rugby league can also help remember the people we miss the most.

On November 10 in Las Vegas, the Coogee Dolphins will face four North American clubs in a round robin format for the Remembrance Cup.

The first Remembrance Cup was played in 2004 between the Dolphins and the Glen Mills Bulls. Coogee won that day in Philadelphia 42-10. It was played to remember the people who lost their lives in the Bali Bombings and the 9/11 attacks.

Rest In Peace:
Clint Thompson
Adam Howard
Dave Mavroudis
Shane Foley
Gerard Yeo
Joshua Iliffe

Confirmed Teams:
Coogee Dolphins (Australia)
British Columbia Bulldogs (Canada)
California Condors (AMNRL West)
Utah Avalanche (AMNRL West)
Las Vegas Warriors (AMNRL West)

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